Lok Sabha polls: Talk about my father, but also explain Rafale, says Rahul

With the last two phases of Lok Sabha elections 2019 closing in, top leaders like PM Narendra Modi, Mamata are raising the poll pitch at rallies. Catch all LIVE updates here

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Talk about my father, but also explain Rafale: Rahul to Modi

“If you have to talk about Rajiv Gandhi and about me, do so definitely,” Rahul Gandhi said at an election rally in Haryana. “But first explain what you have done on the Rafale issue. You should also explain to the people your unkept promise of 2 crore jobs for the youth,” he added.

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You have made IAF jets your 'own taxi': Congress to PM Modi

Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making Indian Air Force jets his "own taxi" and paying "as low as" Rs 744 for using IAF aircraft for election trips, reported news agency PTI. "Distraction and fakery is your last resort. You have made Indian Air Force jets your own Taxi! You have paid as low as Rs 744 for using IAF jets for election trips!" Congress leader Surjewala said.

2:38 PM

Repolling to be held in 13 polling stations in Tamil Nadu on May 19

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Former Punjab IAS officer SS Channy joins BJP

2:19 PM

SC dismisses plea seeking direction to debar Rahul from contesting polls

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Centre and the Election Commission to debar Congress President Rahul Gandhi from contesting Lok Sabha elections till the issue of his citizenship is decided, said news agency PTI. 

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SC rejects sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav's plea

The Supreme Court has rejected plea of sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav challenging rejection of his nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat

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Modi a serial liar: Congress on PM's INS Viraat allegation

The Congress on Thursday hit back at PM Narendra Modi for alleging that the late Rajiv Gandhi used INS Viraat as "personal taxi" on a family vacation, saying he is a "serial liar" who does not have the courage to fight elections on issues such as unemployment and demonetisation, said news agency PTI. Read more...

 

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Your slap is blessing for me, I accept it: PM Modi to Mamata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit back at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said that her "slap" will be a blessing for him.

"I have been told that here Didi has said that she wants to slap Modi. Mamata Didi I call you 'Didi', respect you. Your slap will become a blessing for me. I am ready to take that)," Prime Minister Modi said while addressing a rally. Read more...

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Rahul Gandhi begins rally in Haryana

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TMC tried its best to stop BJP's rally in Bengal, says PM Modi

'Trinamool government tried their best to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party to hold the rally', said PM Modi

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Addressing an election meeting at Kamladanga in Bankura district of West Bengal, PM Narendra Modi said, 'Now, she (Mamata) is further bent on destroying the state out of fear of losing her power. She is not bothered about 'Ma Maati Maanush' but her own benefits, seat of power and also her relatives, nephew and extortionists'.

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Mamata proudly accepts Pakistan's PM, not India's: Modi

Taking a dig at Mamata Banerjee for saying that she doesn't accepts Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India, Modi said that Banerjee rather feels proud to accept Pakistan's PM and accused her of insulting the Constitution. "You will be shocked to know she has been publicly saying that she is not ready to accept the Prime Minister of the nation, whereas she feels proud to accept Pakistan's Prime Minister," Modi said at an election meeting at Kamladanga in Bankura district of West Bengal. 

 

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Modi says West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is insulting the Constitution by saying that she is not ready to accept him as the prime minister of the country.

"Didi (Banerjee) is publicly saying that she is not ready to accept the country's PM as the head of the nation, but she feels proud in acknowleding Pakistan PM as that country's prime minister." -- PM Modi

11:52 AM

AAP accuses BJP luring Delhi voters with alcohol and cash

AAP spokesperson Raghav Chadha accuses BJP of distributing alcohol and cash in South Delhi constituency ahead of Lok Sabha polls in the national capital.

11:48 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of seeking votes in the name of "fake nationalism" and said he has done nothing in the last five years except jumlebaazi, foreign tours and lectures.

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'She should be afraid of the people of West Bengal as they are angry at her about the chit fund scam and worried about the harassment that women face': PM Modi on Mamata

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That Didi (Mamata Banerjee) is worried can be understood by the language she is using against me: PM Narendra Modi

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'Modi is not worried about the anger of Didi (Mamata Banerjee), because the love of 130 crore populace of the country is with him', says PM Modi

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Mamata Banerjee is publicly saying that she is not ready to accept Modi as country's PM, but ready to acknowledge the PM of Pakistan: PM Modi at Bankura rally

10:59 AM

Priyanka Gandhi to rally in Jaunpur, Pratapgarh and Sultanpur

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address public rallies in Jaunpur, Pratapgarh and Sultanpur. In Sultanpur, she will be campaigning against her estranged aunt Maneka Gandhi who is the BJP candidate. Read more...

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PM Modi has people's blessings, will get re-elected: Amit Shah

BJP chief Amit Shah said PM Modi will get re-elected for a second term after the Lok Sabha polls as he has blessings of the people of the country. Shah said wherever he goes in the country, he hears the chants of "Modi, Modi". Read more...

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Modi like schoolboy who blames Nehru for not completing homework: Priyanka

"His (Modi's) situation is like a schoolboy who never comes with his homework. When the teachers asks him, he says Nehruji took my paper away and hid it or Indira Gandhi made a paper boat out of that and drowned it in the water", said Priyanka Gandhi, reported PTI. Read more...

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